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Kaleidoscope Theatre is offering the children (and adults) of Victoria a special token of appreciation to the community after another successful season of professional childrenB次元官网网址檚 theatre.

It takes the form of a free Family Theatre Festival, taking place at Centennial Square on Saturday (June 10) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and features a special roster of professional performers and artists.

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The show kicks off with Cam and Daisy, featuring a loveable, quiet clown and her musical pal, Cam. Together, they lead a fun-filled hour of song, play and fun.

Next up, Paul Kilshaw will perform a unique combination of magic and balloon art that heB次元官网网址檚 been honing for more than 40 years of performances on Vancouver Island and beyond.

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Finally, Story Theatre will allow the audience to experience the wonder of words come to life as they delight the audience with their unique story-telling style.

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Kaleidoscope Theatre is Vancouver IslandB次元官网网址檚 only professional theatre for young people that provides the full theatre experience to audiences. They combine two annual main-stage productions with a family theatre festival, a theatre school and camps and workshops for aspiring young artists.

Since their start in 1974, the theatre group has performed more than 14,600 days of theatre to more than three million audience members.

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Seating for the June 10 performances is limited but Handman observed that audience members, particularly the youngest of the crowd, are unlikely to stay for all five hours of performances, so space will become available throughout the day.

Food trucks and ice cream vendors will be on site and Kaleidoscope will host face painting and craft tables as well.

Visit for more information on the company.

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